From the City of Apopka, Orange County, and Staff Reports
As Hurricane Milton approaches, Apopka and Orange County are stepping up to support residents by offering free sandbags, a crucial resource in hurricane preparedness. With the storm's potential to bring heavy rain and flooding, local officials emphasize the importance of proactive measures to protect homes and families, reminding residents that a little preparation can make all the difference in weathering the storm safely.
Sandbags Available for Apopka Residents
The City of Apopka will have sandbags available for residents at Edwards Field located at the corner of Forest and 1st Street (behind Kit Land Nelson Park). To get to Edwards Field, please take Highland Avenue near the Dog Park. Limit 10 bags per household. Shovels are available for residents to fill the sandbags.
The hours of operation are:
- Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 12 PM to 6 PM
- Monday, October 7, 2024 from 7 AM to 6 PM
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 7 AM to 6 PM
For residents in unincorporated Orange County, please check the County’s website for their self-serve sandbag program at www.orangecountyfl.net/emergency
Additional alerts will be available on the City of Apopka’s Alert Center and Hurricane page.
Sandbags Available to Orange County Residents Ahead of Tropical Storm Milton
Apopka Location is Set to open Monday, October 7, at 9:00 a.m.
Orange County Public Works will offer self-serve sandbags to residents ahead of potential impacts from Tropical Storm Milton, currently in the Gulf of Mexico.
Orange County Public Works Roads and Drainage Division is delivering sandbags and sand to select parks to meet demand.
Residents will be provided with 10 unfilled sandbags and directed to the sand pile on site. All residents will need to bring their own shovel to fill their sandbags. Individuals with special needs who need sandbag assistance should contact Orange County 311 by dialing 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111.
Hours of Operation
- Monday, October 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.*
*Weather permitting. Locations may close earlier on Tuesday.
Sandbag Locations (Map)
- Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32808
- Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820
- Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703
- Downey Park:10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825
- Meadow Woods Recreation Center: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
- West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
For additional storm preparedness information and to sign up for OC Alert, the county's emergency alert system, visit www.ocfl.net/storm.
